Thursday, February 28, 2013

Leona Lewis showcases her hourglass figure in stunning peplum gown

Leona Lewis showcases her hourglass figure in stunning peplum gown

By Sarah Bull

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She hasn't had the best track record in recent months when it comes to her outfit choices.

but on Wednesday night, Leona Lewis put her fashion fails behind her and ticked all the right boxes ina  stunning black peplum gown.

The fitted number flattered the 27-year-old's hourglass curves, with a peplum belt detail highlighting her tiny waist and the sweetheart neckline drawing attention to her cleavage.

Getting it right for once: Leona Lewis put her recent fashion fails behind her to wear a stunning peplum gown for the opening night of the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai on Wednesday night

Getting it right for once: Leona Lewis put her recent fashion fails behind her to wear a stunning peplum gown for the opening night of the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai on Wednesday night

Leona wore her dip-dyed hair in loose curls as she prepared to wow 1,200 VIP guests at the opening night of the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai.

The former X Factor winner was joined at the star-studded launch of the stunning five-star hotel by stars including Donna Karan, local singers Salha and the Million Dollar Band, and Dubai TV presenter DJ Bliss.

Leona had earlier tweeted her excitement over the event, sharing a picture of the hotel - which was recently named the world's tallest hotel by the Guinness World Records - on her Twitter page.

Dressed to impress: The gown featured a peplum belt detail around the waist and a sweetheart neckline which drew attention to Leona's hourglass curves

Flawless: Leona left her dip-dyed hair loose in curls for the occasion, and kept her make-up simple

Flawless: Leona left her dip-dyed hair loose in curls for the occasion, and kept her make-up simple

Luxury: The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hotel was in December crowned the world's tallest hotel

Luxury: The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hotel was in December crowned the world's tallest hotel

The singer's big night came ahead of the announcement that she is set to launch her own range of cruelty-free cosmetics with The Body Shop, and will also become a 'brand activist' for the company.

Her limited edition range of make-up and fragrances is to go on sale from March 26 and she will stage a concert to mark the occasion which is being streamed online.

Leona of the collaboration: 'I'm passionate about beauty and I'm all about animal rights. As a result, I'm really conscious of where the products that I use come from.

Missing the mark: Leona has worn a series of unflattering outfits in recent months

'The collaboration is a natural fit.'

She has also designed the packaging for the vegetarian-friendly range, which uses man-made musk.

As part of her role with the firm, the 2006 X Factor winner will be joining their campaign to end animal-testing globally, building on an European Union ban.

To celebrate the partnership, Leona will also be holding an exclusive gig for fans which will be live streamed on the day of the launch.  For more information on the gig, follow The Body Shop on Facebook.

New venture: Leona has announced she is launching her own range of cruelty-free cosmetics for The Body Shop

New venture: Leona has announced she is launching her own range of cruelty-free cosmetics for The Body Shop

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